Container



June 1938. w. F. LEONHART- CONTAINER Filed March 24, 1937 A TTORNPatented June 14, 1938 PATENT orrics CONTAINER William F. Leonhart, St.Louis, Mo., assignor to Owens-Illinois Can Company, a corporation ofDelaware Application March 24,

Claims.

The present invention relatesto improvements in metal containers forholding oil, paint and varnish, etc., and relates more particularly toan improved pouring spout which will prevent spill- 5 age as the fluidcontentsare removed from said containers.

' An object of the invention is the provision of a retractable pouringspout for a metal container which is formed as a permanent part thereof.

Another object of the invention is the provision of novel sealing meansfor supportingthe spout within the head of the container.

A further object 01' the invention is the provision of a periorable sealfor protecting the pouringspout until the container reaches the ultimateconsumer.

Other objects and advantages will be in part' apparent and in partpointed out during the course of the following description. In thedrawing:

Fig. 1 is a plan view of a container top to which pouring spout withPig. 5 is a detail sectional view similar to Fig.

4; and g p Fig. 6 is a vertical sectional view showing the spout inpouring p sition.

Reierring to Figs. 1 and 4 of the drawing, my invention is shown appliedtoa metal head II or cover which is adapted to be used in connection--with fluid containers such as pails or cans used for the transportationand storage of paints,

oil and other liquids. The head is provided with an annular rolled beadIi for engaging the rim l2 0! a container II. A gasket ll within thebead il provides a seal between the head and body of the container andis maintained in posltion thereon by lugs. II formed on the head andturned under the rim l2. v A well II is provided near one edge ofthehead I. and has an inwardly inclined wall I! in which the spout memberis placed. The wall I! slopes in a manner to permit a retractable spoutII to project downwardly when the container'is held in pouring pomtionas shown in Fig. 8. "A cuplike projection i2 formed-integrally with thewall ll extends outwardly therefrom and provides a seat for a' gasket 2|and retaining ring 2i which 5 provide a seal and bearing for theretractable portion adjacent the wall I! as at 22 whereby the 1937,Serial No. 132, 93 ((1221-27) spout member it. The outer surface. 22 ofthe cup it is scored at 23 to form a removable seal 24 or slug which isremoved by tearing off when the container is to be emptied. In emptyingthe container, a hole may be punched in the opposite side of the coverto provide a ventfor the escape of air and thereby prevent gurgling.Removal of the seal is aided by a scored tab 25 which may bepunched'inwardly by means of a suitable tool, such as a screw driver.-The same tool may again be used to pry oi! the remainder of the seal. Aremovable dust cap 26 or cover is adapted to enclose the cup I! andprevent foreign matter from entering the containerafter the seal 24 hasbeen removed. I

The spout l l is formed from a cylindrical sheet metal tube 21 andis'provided at its outer end with a rolled bead 2i for strengthening thetube and holding it against removal inwardly from the cup I. A bail wire29 or handle is pivotedtothe outer end of the tube where it isaccessible for drawing the spout into pouring position. The inner'endoi. the spout i's'flanged outwardly at 2. to engage the retaining ring2| when the spout is in pouring position. In the position shown-in Fig.6, the flange 30 seats against the ring 2i and is in sealing engagementtherewith. The gasket 2. rigidly supports the tube for pouring.

The outer end of the tube 21 is provided with a longitudinal groove llextending through the lip thereof, which slightly reduces the diameterof the end to permit easier withdrawal of the spout. e I

The groove may also act as a vent for the escape of air from thecontainer into which the contents are being poured.

' In assembling the spout with the cover, the

gasket and ring are placed overthe spout prior to v inserting in the cupI. Pressure is applied to the outer surface 22 of the cup to-"neck in"the 40 gasket and ring are permanently held against rev moval. Thepresent construction provides a, readily accessible pouring means, whichis permanently attached to the container and may be placed in operatingposition with a minimum of effort. j

Various changes in-the size, shape and arrangement of parts may beresorted to without departing from the spirit of the invention or thescope oi the appended claims.

' I claim: J

1. In combination with a metallic container having a cover, an invertedcup-like projection formed on said cover, a removable seal formed in theouter wall or said projection and defined by a weakened. area, and apouring spout mounted within the projection and adapted to be exposedupon removal of the seal.

2. In combination with a metallic container having a cover, an invertedcup-like projection formed on said cover, a removable seal formed in theouter wall of said projection and defined by a'weakened area, a pouringspout mounted within the projection, a sealing gasket sur-,

' edge thereof, a cylindrical projection having a closed outer .end'formed integrally with said cover within the. well, a removable sealformed within the outer end of said projection and defined by a-weakenedarea, a resealing cap enclosing said seal, and a spout mounted withinsaid projection and adapted to be exposed upon removal of the seal.

4. In combination with a metallic receptacle having a cover providedwith a well near one edge thereof, the bottom wall of said well beinginclined inwardly from said cover, spout supporting means formedintegrally with said inclined wall and projecting outwardly therefrom, aremovable seal formed in the outer face of said support and defined by aweakened area to facilitate removal thereof, a cap for enclosing the.

outer surface of said projection, and a retract able pouring spoutmounted within said support.

5. In combination with a metallic receptacle having a cover providedwith a well near one edge thereof, said well having an inclined bottomwall, spout supporting means formed integrally with the bottom wall andprojecting into said well, a seal forming the outer surface of saidsupport and defined by a weakened portion to facilitate removal thereof,a rescaling closure enclosing said seal and support, a retractable.

pouring spout mounted within the support, and means for moving saidspout into operating position. v

6. In combination with a metallic container having a cover provided witha well near one edge thereof, spout supporting means formed within thewell and projecting outwardly therefrom, a seal forming the outersurface of said support and defined by a weakened zone, a retractablepouring spout mounted within said support, said spout comprising acylindrical tube and having a flange at either end thereol, means formoving the spout into operating position, and a closure cap forenclosing said support after the removal of said seal.

7. In combination with a metal container having acover provided with awell near one edge thereof, spout supporting means formed integrallywith the bottom wall of said well, a removable seal forming the outersurface of the support and covering a pouring opening, said seal definedby a weakened zone, a retractable pouring spout mounted within saidsupport, said spout comprisinga cylindrical tube having a flange ateither end thereof for limiting axial movement of the tube, a gasketsurrounding the tube within the support, a retaining ring for holdingthe gasket in sealing engagement with the tube and support, means foraiding the withdrawal of said tube into operating position upon removalof the seal, and a cap for enclosing the.

pouring opening.

8. A sheet metal container provided with a cover having a well formedtherein, a sleeve integrally formed with the bottom of said well, apouring spout slidably mounted within said sleeve, sealing meansdisposed between said spout and the sleeve, and a removable sealintegrally formed with and closing one end of said sleeve and concealingsaid pouring spout.

9. In combination, a container including a cover-portion having anormally closed discharging opening therein, a removable seal for saidopening integrally formed with the cover portion and defined by a,weakened area, a tube slidingly mounted in said opening and normallydisposed in its entirety within the container, and means renderedaccessible by removal of the seal.

whereby the tube may be projected outwardly from'the container inposition to function as a pouring spout.

=' 10. In combination, a container including a cover portion having anormally closed discharging'opening therein, a removable seal for saidopening integrally formed with the cover portlon and defined by aweakened area, a tube slidingly mounted in said opening and normallydisposed in its entirety within the container, "means renderedaccessible by removal of the seal whereby the tube may be projectedoutwardly from the container in position to function as a pouring spout,and a cover operable to close the discharging opening upon retraction ofthe tube into the container. 7

WILLIAM F. IEONHART.-

